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What role did James Baldwin primarily see for artists during the Civil Rights Movement?

To act as truth-tellers and convey the urgency of social change.To create entertainment that distracts from social issues.To support political candidates unconditionally.To remain neutral and avoid political involvement.

In which form of art did James Baldwin primarily express his activism?

PoetryFilmNovels and essaysDance

What did Baldwin believe was essential for artists to communicate to society?

Comfort and escapismAnger without nuanceThe complexities of human existence and experienceBlind patriotism

Assessment

What role did James Baldwin primarily see for artists during the Civil Rights Movement?

In which form of art did James Baldwin primarily express his activism?

What did Baldwin believe was essential for artists to communicate to society?